The
critical first step in maintaining a clear, safe, enjoyable body of water is
overall balance.

Alkalinity

is
balanced three or more times per season and gives pool and spa water the
ability to resist pH changes due to rain, use, and other external factors.

Calcium
Hardness

is
also balanced three or more times per season and prevents water from becoming
aggressive and breaking down metal and plastic components thus protecting all
surfaces, structures, and equipment.

Chlorine
Stabilizer

is
balanced once per season in most pools and is not required in spas or in biguanide
treated pools. Stabilizer slows chlorine loss due to sunlight. An unstabilized
pool will use three to four times more chlorine than a properly balanced
pool.

Foundation
(borate)

is
balanced once per season and enhances water quality in all applications and
with all programs. The water takes on a softer feel, chlorine consumption is
reduced, water balance is more controllable, and algae growth is diminished.